Early Childhood Education-CT
Program Overview
Certificate of Achievement - Early Childhood Education
Program Mission
The mission of the GBC early childhood program is to provide students with the skills
and knowledge needed to work effectively and professionally with young children, their
families, and their communities.
Successful completion of the early childhood education certificate and degrees is
designed to qualify students for such employment opportunities as paraprofessionals,
teachers, and/or directors in childcare centers, preschools, and home-based programs.
Student Learning Outcomes
Standard #1: Child Development and Learning in Context
Outcome: Students will identify and describe key developmental milestones and learning processes
in children from birth through age five, focusing on major developmental domains.
Standard #2: Family-Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections
Outcome: Students will recognize the importance of family-teacher partnerships and demonstrate
basic strategies for effective communication and collabora颅tion with families.
Standard #3: Child Observation, Documentation, and Assessment
Outcome: Students will conduct basic observations and use simple documentation techniques
to assess children鈥檚 development and learning, informing instructional planning.
Standard #4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching
Practices
Outcome: Students will apply fundamental teaching practices that are developmentally, culturally,
and linguistically appropriate for young children.
Standard #5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic Content in the Early
Childhood Curriculum
Outcome: Students will implement basic pedagogi颅cal methods for teaching early childhood
disciplines, ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate.
Standard #6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
Outcome: Students will understand and apply ethical guidelines and professional standards
in early child颅hood education, advocating for young children and their families.
General Education Requirements
English/Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes MATH
389
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 116 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 116E | Technical Mathematics Expanded | 3-5 Credits |
| MATH 120 | Fund of College Math | 3 Credits |
| MATH 120E | Fund of College Math Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
Human Relations
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 208 | Psy of Human Relations | 3 Credits |
Technology
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 214 | Prep Teachers to Use Tech | 3 Credits |
Program Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 200 | The Exceptional Child | 3 Credits |
| ECE 204 | Principles Child Guidance | 3 Credits |
| ECE 231 | Practicum:Early Child Lab | 6 Credits |
| ECE 250 | Intro Early Childhood Edu | 3 Credits |
| ECE 251 | Curriculm Early Child Edu | 3 Credits |
| ECE 262 | Early Lang/Litrcy Develop | 3 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE 204 | 3 |
| ECE 250 | 3 |
| ENG 100 or 101 | 3-5 |
| EDU 214 | 3 |
| Mathematics* | 3-6 |
| TOTAL | 15-20 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 208 | 3 |
| ECE 200 | 3 |
| ECE 251 | 3 |
| ECE 231 | 6 |
| ECE 262 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 |